Description

Psychologists assess and diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients, provide therapy, conduct research and apply theory relating to behaviour and mental processes. Psychologists help clients work toward the maintenance and enhancement of psychological, physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning. They work in private practice or in clinics, correctional facilities, hospitals, mental health facilities, rehabilitation centres, community service organizations, businesses, schools and universities, and in government and private research agencies.

Job Titles

• Clinical psychologist
• Neuropsychologist
• Psychological associate
• Psychologist
• Registered psychologist
• Research psychologist
• School psychologist

Main Duties

• Examine and assess behaviour, diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients and provide therapy
• Help clients manage physical illness and disorders
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment, and offer mediation services
• Use standard psychological tests for assessment
• Plan intervention programs and conduct program evaluation
• Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes such as learning, language development, memory and perception to develop treatment programs
• Formulate hypotheses and experimental designs, review literature, conduct studies and publish research papers, educational texts and articles
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Provide consultation services to government and other organizations
• Conduct applied psychology and/or experimental research.

Workplaces

• Businesses
• Clinics
• Community service organizations
• Correctional facilities
• Government agencies
• Hospitals
• Mental health facilities
• Private practice
• Private research agencies
• Rehabilitation centres

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Learning and Teaching Strategies
• Oral Communication: Active Listening
• Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension

Abilities

• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Problem Identification
• Verbal Ability
• Written Comprehension

Personal Attributes

• Analytical Thinking
• Concern for Others
• Independence
• Service Orientation
• Active Learning

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• Psychiatrists (31100.04)
• Psychometricians (41409.07)

Source: OaSIS